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avulse

verb
/əˈvʌls/

Meaning

to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts

Example Sentences

The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.

Synonyms

tear, rip, sever, detach

Antonyms

attach, join, connect

Collocations

avulse tissue, avulse root, avulse ligament, forcibly avulse

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